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CMM Conference Program Focuses on Helping Converters Cope with Economy

Published: April 08, 2009
With the theme of “Full Throttle Solutions for a Challenging Economy,” CMM Intl. has unveiled a comprehensive conference program to the converting industry.

Nordmeccanica Hosts Flexible Packaging Tech Conference

Published: April 06, 2009
Nordmeccanica, recently hosted at its headquarters the company’s first International Technical Conference on “Flexible Packaging: Energy Saving; Environmental Impact; Food Safety.”

Jen-Coat Sells Tekkote Div.

Published: April 06, 2009
Jen-Coat, Inc., has finalized the sale of the Tekkote Div. to an investor group lead by Larry Goldman, VP and general manager of the division since 1999.

IMDA Accepting Entries for Annual Awards Competition

Published: April 03, 2009
The In-Mold Decorating Assn. is now accepting entries for its Third Annual Awards Competition, recognizing the industry's best in-mold labeled packaging and in-mold decorated durable products.

FFTA Registration Numbers Up, Even in Down Economy

Published: April 02, 2009
Registrations for FFTA’s Annual Forum are slightly higher as compared to this time last year

AIMCAL Course Teaches Solution Preparation, Mixing

Published: April 01, 2009
AIMCAL‘s Converting School will hold a course on “Solution Preparation and Mixing” from April 21-24, 2009, in Dallas, TX.

AIMCAL Pavillion Returns to CMM Intl. 2009

Published: April 01, 2009
AIMCAL (Assn. of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators) and CMM have announced the return of the AIMCAL Pavillion at CMM Intl. 2009.

FTA Environmental Excellence Awards Recognize Four Companies

Published: March 30, 2009
Flexographic Technical Assn. (FTA)has recognized four companies–Lauterbach Group, Coating Excellence International, AllpakTrojan, and Creative Labels–through the ninth Annual FTA Environmental Excellence Award program.

International Conference Slated for Sleeve Labels

Published: March 30, 2009
The International Sleeve Label Conference 2009 will provide delegates with a review of the global and regional markets by sleeve label materials and end uses.

Housing Available For CPP Expo 2009

Published: March 27, 2009
Housing is now open for CPP/PACK/PROCESS EXPO 2009, to be held October 5-7, 2009, at the Las Vegas Convention Ctr.

Mark Andy Partners with Harper, Expands Aftermarket Program

Published: March 27, 2009
Global anilox supplier Harper Corp. of America announces that Mark Andy Inc., will now carry Harper’s Platinum anilox rolls as its anilox product for MAX, the company’s aftermarket service and support program

MEGTEC Systems Purchases Ross Air Systems' Intellectual Property

Published: March 27, 2009
MEGTEC Systems has announced the purchase of the Intellectual Property of the former Ross Air Systems Inc.

Celplast Metallized Products, Davis-Standard Host One-Day Course

Published: March 26, 2009
Celplast Metallized Products, in cooperation with Davis-Standard, LLC, recently hosted a one-day course called “Challenges of Web Handling and Winding” for 15 companies and over 60 attendees.

AIMCAL Honors Technology of the Year, Institutes Sustainability Competition

Published: March 25, 2009
The Assn. of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters & Laminators announced winners of its annual Technology of the Year Award and its new Sustainability Competition at its March 22 annual management meeting

Metallized & Vacuum Coated Products Are Credited for Excellence in the AIMCAL Competition

Published: March 25, 2009
The Assn. of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters & Laminators bestowed this year’s top Metallized Product of the Year Award,to Graphic Packaging Intl.

Webinar To Detail Oxidizer Cost Reduction Strategies

Published: March 24, 2009
Anguil Environmental Systems and the Assn. of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters & Laminators team up to address how the initial capital cost of an oxidizer can be rapidly eclipsed by continued operating expenses if careful attention is not periodically given to the system.

Mondi Launches New Website Section

Published: March 24, 2009
Mondi has today launched a new customer-focused section on its global web site, www.mondigroup.com.

Global Packaging Alliance Holds Annual Meeting in the Americas

Published: March 20, 2009
The Global Packaging Alliance (GPA) held its annual meeting in the US and Mexico during the week of January 19, 2009.

Baldwin Technology, Nordson UV Enter into Private Label Agreements

Published: March 20, 2009
Baldwin Technology and Nordson UV have strengthened their relationship by entering into Private Label Supplier agreements to cover Japan, Korea, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Iceland and France

CPP EXPO Las Vegas Relocates in Vegas Convention Center

Published: March 19, 2009
H.A. Bruno LLC, the organizers of CPP EXPO Las Vegas, will once again co-locate with PACK EXPO Las Vegas and PROCESS EXPO at the Las Vegas Convention Ctr. (LVCC) October 5-7, 2009.

TLMI Members Win World Label Awards

Published: March 19, 2009
Tag and Label Mfrs. Inst. (TLMI)has announced that eight of the association’s label-converter members have won first-place and/or honorable mention awards in the World Label Assn. Awards Competition

Pregis Forms Fabricator Council

Published: March 18, 2009
Pregis Corp., a supplier of protective, flexible, and foodservice packaging, has formed the Pregis Fabricator Council (PFC) to help bring new engineered protective packaging solutions to end-use customers.

Mondi Enters into a Long-term Supply Contract

Published: March 18, 2009
has entered into a long-term supply contract for sack paper with the Semen Gresik group for the next four years for an estimated at 75 MEUR.

Second Digital Offset Press Installed at Topknotch Prep & Print

Published: March 16, 2009
Presstek, Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of digital offset printing solutions, has reported that Topknotch Prep & Print of Mississauga, ON, Canada, has acquired its second Presstek 34DI digital offset press.

IMDA Holds Third Annual Awards Competition

Published: March 13, 2009
The In-Mold Decorating Assn. announces its third Annual Awards Competition. The 2009 Competition will recognize the industry’s best in-mold labeled packaging and in-mold decorated durable products.

Rogers Corp. Promotes Olaf Burgers

Published: March 13, 2009
Rogers Corp. has promoted Olaf Burgers to the position of new market development manager–printing

FFTA Announces 2009, Regional Workshop Tour

Published: March 12, 2009
The Foundation of Flexographic Technical Association (FFTA), the educational branch of the professional society dedicated to advancing the flexographic print process, has announced the 2009 lineup for its series of Regional Workshops.

New Komori Presses, Fujifilm's Taskero Universe Demonstrations

Published: March 12, 2009
Komori America Corp. and FUJIFILM Graphic Systems USA have come together to demonstrate the latest pressroom technologies

Rohm & Haas, Nordmeccanica Host Sustainable Packaging Demo

Published: March 10, 2009
A gathering of major equipment and materials companies who are leading development efforts for sustainable packaging for food and consumer products will take place in conjunction with Earth Day 2009 celebrations, Wednesday, April 22.

Study Documents Opportunities in European Medical Packaging

Published: March 10, 2009
As the adoption of single-use medical disposables grows faster in Europe, it has created a parallel market for specialty medical packaging that must meet the highest possible technical standards.

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